OIPA

What OIPA does

The Ontario Insurance Professionals Association (OIPA) is a private non-profit voluntary membership association founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It operates as the newest and only Ontario Chartered Member of the Canadian Association of Insurance Women (CAIW), serving as the recognized Ontario chapter within a national framework. OIPA's mission is to bring together professionals employed in or associated with the Ontario insurance industry, including underwriters, producers, claims representatives, account managers, insurance administrators, and adjacent specialists such as restoration experts, collision repair specialists, liability lawyers, forensic engineers, and building appraisers, for networking, education, and professional development.

OIPA's product surface is built around an annual membership program (standard $110/year, reduced $50/year for industry retirees and Insurance Business Program students at accredited Ontario colleges), which grants access to a members-only directory, discounted event admission, social media exposure, and CAIW membership. The association supplements dues with a tiered corporate sponsorship program (Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $250, Academic $250) and runs an annual Insurance Awareness Campaign in partnership with CAA Insurance that competes for the national CAIW award. In 2026 OIPA is hosting the 60th Annual CAIW Convention at The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain, Ontario.

Commercially, OIPA generates revenue through two streams: recurring membership dues and recurring sponsorship packages, with episodic upside from convention registration fees ($395 for CAIW members, $495 for non-members) and tradeshow vendor slots ($1,250). Distribution is digital and event-driven, leveraging the oipa.ca website, LinkedIn, Facebook, an events calendar, and email newsletters. There is no proprietary technology stack; the platform is a standard association website, and there is no AI, API, or software product layer.

Name

OIPA

Legal name

Ontario Insurance Professionals Association

Website

https://oipa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OIPA is a non-profit professional association serving Ontario insurance industry professionals, operating as the only Ontario Chartered Member of CAIW. It generates revenue through annual membership dues ($110/year) and tiered corporate sponsorships, and hosts the 2026 CAIW National Convention.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues provide access to networking events, educational resources, member directory, discounted event admission, and CAIW membership benefits.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Gold Sponsors ($1,000), Silver Sponsors ($500), Bronze Sponsors ($250), and Academic Sponsors ($250) support association activities and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OIPA (Ontario Insurance Professionals Association) is a non-profit professional association that provides membership, networking events, and educational resources to insurance industry professionals in Ontario. It operates as the newest and only Ontario Chartered Member of the Canadian Association of Insurance Women (CAIW), offering annual memberships, tiered corporate sponsorships, an annual Insurance Awareness Campaign, and the national CAIW Convention.

Product overview

OIPA (Ontario Insurance Professionals Association) is a professional membership organization serving the Ontario insurance industry, operating as the newest and only Ontario Chartered Member of the Canadian Association of Insurance Women (CAIW). The organization offers a membership program as its core product ($110/year for professionals, $50/year for retirees and students), supplemented by sponsorship tiers (Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $250, Academic $250). Members receive access to an exclusive directory, educational resources, networking events, and discounted event admission including the annual CAIW convention. The association also runs an annual Insurance Awareness Campaign in partnership with CAA Insurance, where members contribute educational content on insurance topics. The 2026 CAIW 60th Anniversary Convention is being hosted by OIPA at Blue Mountain, ON.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OIPA Standard Membership Annual membership program priced at $110 per year for insurance professionals in Ontario, providing access to networking events, the member directory, discounted OIPA event admission, social media exposure, and CAIW membership.
• Student/Retiree Membership Reduced-rate membership at $50 per year for industry retirees and registered Insurance Business Program students from accredited Ontario colleges.
• Gold Sponsorship Premium corporate sponsorship tier at $1,000 per year providing maximum brand exposure and visibility within the OIPA and CAIW networks.
• Silver Sponsorship Mid-tier corporate sponsorship package at $500 per year offering enhanced visibility to OIPA members and event attendees.
• Bronze Sponsorship Entry-level sponsorship at $250 per year providing basic brand recognition within the Ontario insurance professional community.
• Academic Sponsorship Sponsorship tier at $250 per year for academic institutions supporting insurance education and professional development.
• CAIW Annual Convention National convention hosting insurance professionals from across Canada, featuring education sessions, tradeshow, networking events, and the annual general meeting. Registration fees: $395 for CAIW members, $495 for non-members, Tradeshow Vendor package at $1,250.
• Insurance Awareness Campaign Annual public education initiative sponsored by CAA Insurance, where OIPA members contribute insurance awareness content across various topics including catastrophic events, emerging risks, and industry trends. The campaign competes for national awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won 2020 CAIW Insurance Awareness Campaign award sponsored by CAA Insurance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Westin Trillium House, Blue MountainminorOthers · 1 January 2026Host venue for the 60th Annual CAIW Convention and AGM. Conference rate of $249.00 CAD per night for check-in June 11, check-out June 14, 2026.
• CAIW (Canadian Association of Insurance Women)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOIPA is the newest and only Ontario Chartered Member of CAIW. This partnership provides national networking opportunities, access to the annual CAIW Convention, and participation in the Insurance Awareness Campaign contest. CAIW is the parent organization providing the framework for provincial chapters.
• Larrek InvestigationscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing investigative services to the insurance industry. Goal is to be the best in the investigative industry, providing clients with services and tools to succeed.
• Paul Davis SystemscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor offering 24/7 emergency restoration services for fire, flood, mould, and storm damage with 30-minute response window.
• Steamatic CanadacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing emergency water and fire restoration, mold removal and disaster recovery services across Canada.
• Ontario Spill ResponsecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor specializing in emergency cleanup of non-hazardous liquids, mould, asbestos, and house fires.
• Accomsure ALE Management SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing compassionate temporary housing support to displaced policyholders across Canada, relieving burden on adjusters.
• CAA InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the annual CAIW Insurance Awareness Campaign contest. Award money supports networking events and member opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC): National umbrella for the provincial insurance institutes. Comparable educational and professional development mandate across Canada, with deeper resources and longer history; overlaps with OIPA's networking and continuing education offerings.
• Canadian Association of Insurance Women (CAIW) - Other Chapters: Parent organization's other provincial chapters (e.g., Alberta, BC, Quebec). Sister chapters competing for member attention and sponsor dollars nationally; comparable chapter-level operations but each limited to its own province.
• Insurance Institute of Ontario (IIO): Provincial chapter of the Insurance Institute of Canada serving Ontario insurance professionals through continuing education and the CIP designation. Comparable membership-driven professional development model within the same Ontario insurance market.
• Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO): The provincial trade association representing Ontario insurance brokers. Closest direct peer: both serve Ontario insurance professionals with membership, advocacy, education, and events, but IBAO is larger and focused on the brokerage segment specifically.

Emerging players

• CPCU Society: US-based professional society for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters. Comparable in mission around networking, education, and credentialed insurance community, though primarily US-focused and overlaps in concept rather than direct member competition.

Broad incumbents

• RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society): Global professional association for risk and insurance managers. Comparable in mission around professional development, networking, and industry education, but with a risk management rather than Ontario insurance community focus.
• Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA): National trade association representing Canadian life and health insurers. Comparable industry association function but at the carrier level, providing industry research, advocacy, and public-facing education campaigns that overlap with OIPA's Insurance Awareness remit.
• Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC): National trade association for Canadian property and casualty insurers. Overlaps with OIPA's industry awareness and education mandate but operates at the carrier rather than individual professional level, and across Canada rather than Ontario only.

Others

• Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA): Ontario's insurance and financial services regulator. Not a peer in the membership sense, but adjacent ecosystem participant whose regulatory developments shape OIPA members' education needs and event topics.
• Canadian Insurance Services Regulatory Organizations (CISRO): Council of Canadian insurance regulators. Adjacent to OIPA's mandate through its role in licensing and education standards, which intersect with the professional development value OIPA offers members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontarioipa
• Xx.com/ontarioipa
• Facebookfacebook.com/ontarioipa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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